# Jannik Sinner downs Carlos Alcaraz to win Monte Carlo - Is he French Open favourite? | Barcelona & Munich previews

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Podcast: [Talking Tennis](https://stenobird.com/podcast/talking-tennis-5787624)
Published: 2026-04-12T21:11:00+00:00
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Jannik Sinner delivers a statement victory over Carlos Alcaraz to capture the Monte Carlo Masters title — but does this triumph make him the man to beat at French Open? In this episode, we break down Sinner’s performance on clay, what it tells us about his evolution as a player, and whether he now edges ahead of the competition heading into Roland Garros. We also analyze what went wrong for Alcaraz and whether this result shifts the balance in one of tennis’s most exciting rivalries. Plus, we look ahead to the next stops on the clay swing, previewing the Barcelona Open and the BMW Open — who to watch, potential upsets, and key storylines as the road to Paris continues. 🎾 Form, rivalries, and Roland Garros implications — it’s all here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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